Queen Camilla withdraws from engagements as she falls ill

Queen Camilla has withdrawn from her engagements this week due to a chest infection. The news was confirmed by Buckingham Palace on Tuesday afternoon (November 5). Doctors have advised a short period of rest, the Palace added.

It's hoped the Queen will have recovered to attend the weekend's Remembrance events as planned.

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “Her Majesty The Queen is currently unwell with a chest infection, for which her doctors have advised a short period of rest.

“With great regret, Her Majesty has therefore had to withdraw from her engagements for this week but she very much hopes to be recovered in time to attend this weekend’s Remembrance events as normal.

“She apologises to all those who may be inconvenienced or disappointed as a result.”

The Duchess of Gloucester has stepped in on the Queen’s behalf to attend the annual opening of the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday.

The Queen has also pulled out of a Buckingham Palace reception for Olympic and Paralympic athletes hosted by the King the same evening. It is understood the Queen is currently resting at home.

No further details regarding her illness or treatment have been released but she is understood to be under doctors’ supervision.